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Coles launches ‘Stikeez’ campaign to get kids eating fruit and veg

Posted by July 25th 2022

Move over Little Shop, there’s a new collectables craze at Coles – Stikeez! After the supermarket chain’s wildly successful Little Shop campaign last winter, featuring miniature versions of 30 popular grocery staples such as Weet-Bix, Vegemite, …


ALDI reveals swimming pool gear Special Buys

Posted by July 25th 2022

With summer just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time for ALDI to bring out its pool gear Special Buys. All types of pool essentials will hit the middle aisle this Wednesday (24 October) …


Australia’s only pizza vending machine opens

Posted by October 2nd 2018

Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any quicker, Australia’s only pizza vending machine has just been opened for business. Yes, you heard correctly – a vending machine that spits out pizza. What a time …


ALDI rolls out its lawn mower and other gardening gear

Posted by July 25th 2022

The weather is warming up, and the grass is starting to grow, so ALDI’s lawn mower Special Buy event is here. This Saturday (September 1), ALDI’s middle aisles will feature lawn mowers and other garden essentials, …



Coles launches mini collectables of your favourite groceries

Posted by July 25th 2022

Coles has a big new plan to win your supermarket loyalty – in the form of small ‘collectable’ toy versions of some of its most popular products. From Wednesday (July 18), Coles will give away the mini …


Why your Toyota HiLux could lose engine power

Posted by January 7th 2021

Drivers behind the wheel of one of Australia’s most popular vehicles may experience a loss in engine power because of an apparent design fault, according to reports. The Toyota HiLux Diesel ute, the top selling car …


Coles goes plastic bag free but Kmart and Target refuse

Posted by July 25th 2022

Coles customers are the latest to vent their frustration as stores across the country remove single-use plastic shopping bags. Following in the footsteps of Woolworths, which implemented the ban in all Australian stores last week, consumers …


Coles locks up baby formula amid buying frenzy

Posted by August 18th 2022

Baby formula is now being locked up behind service desks at some Coles supermarkets to prevent shoppers from stripping the shelves and selling products on for a profit, or just stealing them. It means that mums …